Put that nice looking graphite back together

[vintage AE]

Because I was told to do so lol

I'm going to put that nice looking graphite back together after I tear it down and clean it up.

Here is a before pic

[vintage AE]

Yum

We can always appreciate dirty pics, especially once we see the end results.

[vintage AE]

Because I was told to do so lol

I'm going to put that nice looking graphite back together after I tear it down and clean it up.

Here is a before pic
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How'd that top pic get in there... oh well, enjoy

[duckhead]

How'd that top pic get in there... oh well, enjoy

I am interested in that top pic What are (Lohas?) and how'd you get those wheels mounted up on your B6?


->Mark

[vintage AE]

How'd that top pic get in there... oh well, enjoy

I am interested in that top pic What are (Lohas?) and how'd you get those wheels mounted up on your B6?


->Mark

Yes, they are Lohas wheels. Just use a truck front axle so there's enough thread to get the nut on. Once the front axles are swapped, then they bolt right on.

[vintage AE]

This got me looking at ultrasonic cleaners online, it's got to be easier lol

[Diamond Dave]

Ultrasonic is the way to go. I use them daily at work and for parts cleaning at home. Get a decent one, won't have to buy bigger or better later.

[MarkyDents]

Good thing you took it apart already, mine wouldn’t fit all together

[EvolutionRevolution]

Because I was told to do so lol

I'm going to put that nice looking graphite back together after I tear it down and clean it up.

Here is a before pic
20220713_113722.jpg
20220713_141716.jpg

Will you be replacing the body by something more period-correct?

Wait, no , that's the B6. Please don't put a body like that on the graphite.

[vintage AE]

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Good thing you took it apart already, mine wouldn’t fit all together

wouldn't that be nice

[vintage AE]

Got the new ultrasonic cleaner, and ya, I still have to use the toothbrush and pipe cleaners, but what a difference, love it.

All of the hard work is done by the cleaner, which was so nice. I just used the provided solution. Next time I'll use Dawn dish soap, which supposedly better. Next step, the hydrogen peroxide bath.

[Steadman]

Hello, I'm new to this forum. I'm just getting around to restoring a graphite chassis RC10 I picked up almost 10 years ago. Nature of the hobby sometimes right? I'm looking to get it back to 100% original. For as bad as it looks the chassis is perfect without a single mark in it. Transmission looks new and unused. I'll be visiting a buddy who apparently has a very large stash of vintage associated cars and spares. Hoping to buy it all from him (untouched from the late 80's early 90's).

[vintage AE]

The peroxide did its thing and now we are looking a little bit brighter.

Time to focus on the hardware.

[vintage AE]

Hello, I'm new to this forum. I'm just getting around to restoring a graphite chassis RC10 I picked up almost 10 years ago. Nature of the hobby sometimes right? I'm looking to get it back to 100% original. For as bad as it looks the chassis is perfect without a single mark in it. Transmission looks new and unused. I'll be visiting a buddy who apparently has a very large stash of vintage associated cars and spares. Hoping to buy it all from him (untouched from the late 80's early 90's).

Sounds like you got a great car and potentially going to have a lot of nice parts too. Fingers crossed that you hit the motherload.

[vintage AE]

She's coming together nicely. Here's a couple of pics of her minus wheels and shocks.